Hooper & Anor v Oates [2013] EWCA Civ 91 (20 February 2013)
We are pleased to welcome again Anis Waiz, solicitor at Ozon Solicitors Limited as he continues his critical review of current case law. In this post, Anis considers Hooper & Anor v Oates [2013] EWCA Civ 91 (20 February 2013). 1. Introduction This case raised an interesting point as to the assessment of damages for […]
Rob Hailstone of Bold Group calls for formal enquiry into Sep Rep
Last Friday, the Law Society of Scotland AGM voted in favour of introducing mandatory separate representation for borrower and lender. Here Rob Hailstone, founder of the Bold Group, gives us his views on the decision and what he thinks should happen next. “Is it any wonder that solicitors are trying to protect their interests when […]
PSG Secures FSA Approval and integrates ConveySure® from CLS
PSG Financial Services Limited (PSG), the insurance arm of conveyancing search giant PSG has gained approval from the FSA to provide Insurance services. This significant step in the development of PSG’s business has led to the announcement today that Title Insurance provider, Conveyancing Liability Solutions Limited (CLS), has integrated it’s market leading ConveySure£® range of […]
SearchFlow Launches ‘Your Area, Your Risk’ Seminar Programme
SearchFlow, the electronic conveyancing search provider, has announced the first ten dates of its 2013 programme of CPD seminars. Following a successful programme of events in 2012, SearchFlow has now expanded its series for this year, aiming to cover up to 80 local seminars throughout the remainder of this year offering professional training and development […]
Legal Eye launches new app to assist law firms with their compliance requirements
Legal Eye has launched today an exciting new innovation for legal practitioners — a smart phone and tablet application that delivers the latest guidance on client care, compliance, risk management and training. It offers free and regularly updated tips on maintaining client care standards, ensuring compliance and transparency to engagement letters and terms of business […]